A Little Book of Childhood
Illustrator: Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair | Hardback | English | Publisher: Frederick Warne (Penguin Group) | Year: 2000

Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair (1889–1966) was a Dutch illustrator celebrated for her tender watercolor depictions of childhood. Her art graced countless nursery books and song collections, admired for their gentle colors and nostalgic charm. This little treasure gathers a collection of nostalgic quotations, rhymes, and proverbs that celebrate the magical world of childhood — each page paired with Le Mair’s delicate illustrations that evoke warmth, innocence, and timeless simplicity. A perfect keepsake for collectors of vintage children’s illustration or lovers of poetic wisdom from a gentler era.

Condition: Very Good + — Pages are crisp and spotless, showing virtually no signs of use. Hardcover remains bright and firm with only three small dents on the lower back cover; dust jacket lightly yellowed with age but intact. Exceptionally well-preserved for a 2000 edition.